Bali

Indonesia. Temples, rice terraces and surf. Worth the long journey for two weeks or more.

Best time to go

April to October (dry season)

Getting there

About 17–20 hours with one stop

Currency

Indonesian rupiah (IDR)

Language

Indonesian and Balinese

About Bali

Bali splits naturally in two: the beaches of the south (Seminyak, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua) and the green interior around Ubud. Many visitors spend time in both.

Flights land at Ngurah Rai International (DPS), with one stop from the UK.

Worth seeing

• Ubud and the rice terraces
• Uluwatu temple at sunset
• Ulun Danu Beratan temple
• Nusa Penida
• Surf at Canggu